Leading receiver Brandon Marshall, coming off a hamstring injury that knocked him out for the second half of the Bears loss on Thursday, was not at practice during the open portion. Marshall told WQAM’s Michael Irvin on Friday that he would do everything in his power to get back to the field as soon as possible, but it’s unclear if Marshall will be able to play against his old AFC West foes at Oakland on Sunday.

While Tyler Thigpen continued to work with the first-team offensive line — with Richie Incognito at center and Pat McQuistan at left guard — Chad Henne took his share of reps as well. Henne had a huge brace on his sprained left knee, but his arm appeared fine and he seemed able to make all the throws.

While Tyler Thigpen continued to work with the first-team offensive line -- with Richie Incognito at center and Pat McQuistan at left guard -- Chad Henne took his share of reps as well. Henne had a huge brace on his sprained left knee, but his arm appeared fine and he seemed able to make all the throws.

Mobility, obviously, will be a huge issue as the team determines whether Henne can return to the field in six days at Oakland. For now, Henne appeared to be experimenting with backpedaling on his three-step drops rather than turning away from the defense.

I'd let Thigpen play this game against the Raiders....Sit Marshall, sit Henne.

Sprinkle in some Wildcat and run those sweet plays that they ran against PIttsburgh when Thigpen was in...screens, reverses, draws....and then hope to God Miami can stop the running game of Oakland and we can win this game with a few field goals and a touchdown

16-10.

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Mon Nov 22, 2010 5:07 pm

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Re: Marshall misses practice, Chad Henne works

Sit Long too.

Mon Nov 22, 2010 6:26 pm

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Re: Marshall misses practice, Chad Henne works

Iowafin wrote:

I'd let Thigpen play this game against the Raiders....Sit Marshall, sit Henne.

Sprinkle in some Wildcat and run those sweet plays that they ran against PIttsburgh when Thigpen was in...screens, reverses, draws....and then hope to God Miami can stop the running game of Oakland and we can win this game with a few field goals and a touchdown

16-10.

I am not sure if I agree with sitting Henne and Marshall if they are healthy. But I do agree that we need to get back to running the ball and ball control. Oakland is beat up on the defensive front and Richard Seymour might also be suspended for this game. This would be a great time to get Ronnie and/or Ricky their first 100 yard game of the year.

Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:24 pm

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Re: Marshall misses practice, Chad Henne works

catman_56 wrote:

Iowafin wrote:

I'd let Thigpen play this game against the Raiders....Sit Marshall, sit Henne.

Sprinkle in some Wildcat and run those sweet plays that they ran against PIttsburgh when Thigpen was in...screens, reverses, draws....and then hope to God Miami can stop the running game of Oakland and we can win this game with a few field goals and a touchdown

16-10.

I am not sure if I agree with sitting Henne and Marshall if they are healthy.

No sense in rushing Henne back as this season is all but lost...and Marshall needs to sit to get his head back.

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Mon Nov 22, 2010 8:59 pm

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Re: Marshall misses practice, Chad Henne works

I don't think Marshall is in any hurry to get back on the field, matter of fact I suspect he will milk this injury as long as possible.

I don't think Marshall is in any hurry to get back on the field, matter of fact I suspect he will milk this injury as long as possible.

I was thinking the same thing. If thus guy ever got Laryngitis he would want to go on IR.

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Mon Nov 22, 2010 11:06 pm

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Re: Marshall misses practice, Chad Henne works

Marshall should be benched anyway....

I see no reason at all to rush Henne and Long back on to the field. Henne will simply get smashed with the offensive line we have protecting him. He couldn't run before the injury....can't imagine the injury and brace have helped his mobility. Tyler might be able to stay alive scrambling out there. The game plan has to suit his style though...and I agree that the wildcat and trickery have to be a part of the plan.

I think Miami has to load up the box against the Raiders and dare them to throw....if Wake can put on pressure, the turnovers will come. The Raiders do have the receivers to make us pay if their QB gets time to throw though....

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Tue Nov 23, 2010 3:06 am

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Re: Marshall misses practice, Chad Henne works

Iowafin wrote:

I'd let Thigpen play this game against the Raiders....Sit Marshall, sit Henne.

Sprinkle in some Wildcat and run those sweet plays that they ran against PIttsburgh when Thigpen was in...screens, reverses, draws....and then hope to God Miami can stop the running game of Oakland and we can win this game with a few field goals and a touchdown

16-10.

I agree, we need to run the ball this week. If we gameplan like we did against the Bears then we will suffer a similar embarrassing defeat. I think our defense will be up to the task but the offense has me worried due to all the injuries to key players.